Our tips for finding the best deals when shopping in the sales

IT might be tempting to dive in and snap up LOADS of items when there's a big sale, but here’s how you can guarantee you’re getting a good deal.

PREPARE Research the items you want to buy and find out the cheapest price. Websites like PriceSpy, PriceHistory and CamelCamelCamel will give you historical data on prices so you can see how much you should pay.

SHOP AROUNDJust because something is in a sale, doesn’t mean that’s the best price out there. Make sure to check competitor retailers to see if you’re getting a real bargain.We post the best deals in our Sun Money FB group too.

ONLY BUY WHAT YOU NEED If you’re buying something you don’t actually want or need then its not really a deal. Pause before you click to confirm and make sure you’re getting a bargain on something you want rather than spending extra cash because there’s a sale.

EARN CASHBACK Check websites like Quidco and TopCashback BEFORE you place your order. Cashback websites PAY you to shop. All you have to do is click through their links and the money is added to your online account, usually within 14 days.

CHECK FOR CODES Take a look at The Sun Vouchers, and see if you can get extra savings with discount codes.

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Matalan’s is also having a MASSIVE sale on Yankee Candles – slashing costs by 40 per cent.

While B&Q is doing 20 per cent off plants this weekend if you want to spruce up your garden.

But buyers need to save £4,000 for extra costs when buying a new home.

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